Obstetric & Gynaecology Consultant | Dorset County Hospital NHS Foundation Trust

Applications are invited for the post of Consultant in Obstetrics & Gynaecology at Dorset County NHS Foundation Trust with special interested in Maternal Medicine .

This post will include participation in the Obstetric non-resident on call service and clinical sessions to complement the needs of the Department.

Joining the team at Dorset County Hospital you will be taking up the many opportunities that Dorset has to offer in the way of a rewarding work life balance.

We are located within an area of outstanding natural beauty which includes opportunities to drive, walk, run, swim or cycle in the Purbecks, along miles of golden beaches and the Jurassic coastline. The Olympic sailing venue is nearby in Weymouth , there are also great facilities for water sports including kite and wind surfing.

This post is offered on the 2003 Consultant contract terms and conditions of service . The successful candidate will join our existing team of 8 consultants. This is a full time position with 10 programmed activities with an on call commitment of 1:8.

Provide clinical expertise and responsibility to the service in terms of knowledge, clinical activity and guidance as needed

To take part in the 1 in 7 consultant on call rota and conduct post-take consultantward rounds.

Clinical and administrative responsibility for the proper functioning of the Obstetrics and Gynaecology Department

Supervision of the junior medical staff in the Unit who will have opportunity to learn on a one-to-one basis on both formal and informal rounds and also on ad hoc basis throughout the day

To ensure a high level of efficiency and effectiveness in the provision of patientcare.

To fulfil continuing professional development requirements in line with clinicalgovernance.

To participate in audit and other areas of Directorate responsibility.

To assist the department in meeting government targets, and take an active partin further development of the service.

To attend and actively participate in monthly department and education meetings

The Obstetric and Gynaecology Department at Dorset County Hospital consists of eight Consultants, six Specialty Doctors, three Registrars on the Wessex rotation, five junior doctors and two Trust Doctors supporting the service.

For all our roles, we are looking for staff who hold our Trust Values of Integrity, Respect Teamwork and Excellence, and who are passionate about providing the best patient care. To read more about our Trust and our Values search Dorset County Hospital online., Disability Confident
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Dorset County Hospital NHS Foundation Trust provides excellent services to a rural population of 215,000. Your main base would be at Dorset County Hospital, a modern 365 bed, acute hospital located in the County town of Dorchester.

Dorchester is a popular market town with easy access to Dorset's Jurassic Coastline in an area of outstanding beauty, served by frequent direct rail services to London and Bristol, with four regional airports within 90 minutes by road. There are excellent recreational amenities and good educational facilities available in both the public and private sectors. The popular seaside holiday resort of Weymouth with its golden beaches and picturesque harbour is only eight miles away.